Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2019: $299,311.00
Projected End Date: 09/30/2022
Grant Recipient:
The University of Texas at Arlington
Region: Southern
State: Texas
Principal Investigator:
Caroline Krejci
The University of Texas at Arlington
Description:
This article explores how regional food supply chains (RFSCs) can improve the resilience of the U.S. food supply system in the face of large-scale disruptions like the COVID-19 crisis. In particular, this research seeks to gain a greater understanding of how RFSCs can leverage logistics best practices for efficient and reliable distribution to consumers in normal times and during disasters. Highlights: • Case studies demonstrate regional food system resilience during the COVID-19 crisis • Regional food system alignment with U.N. Sustainable Development Goals is described • Farmers rapidly pivoted to new market channels using logistics best practices • The importance of offering consumers convenient delivery options is emphasized • Recommendations for maintaining sustainability in the long term are discussed
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
File:
Download file (PDF)
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Researchers
Ordering info:
Cost: $0.00
This product is associated with the project "Regional Food Transportation for Texas Farmers"